Books by Michael Burgan

Michael Burgan is a prolific author and historian renowned for bringing pivotal moments of world history vividly to life. His engaging, fact-driven style makes complex events accessible to readers of all ages, blending clear explanation with a storyteller's flair for detail and context.

Whether exploring political revolutions, scientific breakthroughs, or the lives of remarkable individuals, Burgan's work consistently balances accuracy with readability. His books are a trusted choice for students, educators, and anyone keen to deepen their understanding of the forces that have shaped our modern world.

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  • Good Housekeeping 1,001 Amazing Science Facts

    Hearst Home Books Good Housekeeping 1,001 Amazing Science Facts

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisDo bees sleep? Can rocks bend? Discover the amazing answers to questions like these in this science fact-packed treasure trove for kids age 8 to 12!Join the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute and get stoked about science! Discover incredible info about awesome animals, our exceptional planet Earth, exciting chemical reactions, extraordinary engineering, and more in this fun-filled, fact-packed book for budding scientists. Packed with hundreds of dynamite color photos and illustrations, hands-on STEAM activities, quizzes, and tons of cheeky jokes, this boredom-busting gift book provides young readers with a close-up look at the science all around us.Chapters cover super topics that kids love from animals to nature and Earth science to engineering and technology.Inside you’ll find: Dig deep to explore Earth from the inside out, from what’s going on deep below our feet, to why geysers erupt, and if we drink the same water as the dinosaurs did. Go inside the human body to learn how your eyes see, what happens to food after you eat it, and about the organ which is like a balloon. Investigate our natural world and find out if there are more trees or stars, how a coral reef grows from a tiny animal, and how freezing ice and fiery volcanoes are related. Travel back in time and check out why scientists study dinosaur poop. Then blast off into space to see how stars are born and innovations that will help people travel to Mars. Look at the animal kingdom, from your fellow primates like chimpanzees to insects with killer instincts (and you’ll even get to find out which ones have the grossest gassy habits…ewww.) With the expert (and sometimes wacky!) science information kids crave, this ultimate book of answers is the perfect classroom resource or gift for the casual browser and the fact-obsessed budding young scientist.Trade Review“The best part of 1,001 Amazing Science Facts are the sections about the animals. The snake facts were my favorite.” –Amber, age 8“So cool!”–Ellia, age 8“There are so many things to learn in here. The space section is my favorite, but there are lots of cool bug and animal pictures too.”–Ethan, age 6“I need more.”–Jacob, age 6"I think that everything in the book was super interesting like the different facts about animals, nature, the human body, science and matter, energy, earth, space, and engineering and technology."–Jacob, age 11"I learned lots of new things and took a lot away from this book." –Maya, age 11“Fun and fascinating.”–Yanna, age 8“We love the science facts! My 4.5yo and 2.5yo fight over who gets to read it.” –Eva, a happy parent“I personally loved the variety of topics in the Science book. The whole family has learned a lot since receiving this book.” –Lyvyane, a happy parent

    15 in stock

    £15.99

  • Weird But True KnowItAll U.S. Government

    National Geographic Kids Weird But True KnowItAll U.S. Government

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  • Deadly Hearts

    Penguin Putnam Inc Deadly Hearts

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA visually dynamic companion to the biographical collection Dark Hearts, this collection of biographies details the cruel and often horrifying lives of history''s most notorious - and deadly - people.Over centuries and around the world, there is a long history of ruthless people who have wreaked havoc to get what they want. Whether empire-building or simply displaying a cruel streak, is there any excuse for the actions of people who have been responsible for the deaths of so many? Find out in these sixteen biographies of men and women throughout history who have left there deadly mark on history. From Attila the Hun and Vlad the Impaler to Adolf Hitler, readers will learn the wicked origins of the world''s most dangerous people.

    2 in stock

    £11.04

  • Weird But True KnowItAll The Middle Ages

    National Geographic Kids Weird But True KnowItAll The Middle Ages

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    £9.25

  • Life as a Gladiator You Choose Warriors

    Raintree Life as a Gladiator You Choose Warriors

    7 in stock

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    7 in stock

    £6.29

  • World War II Spies: an Interactive History

    Capstone Press World War II Spies: an Interactive History

    Book Synopsis"Describes the role spies played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--

    £9.24

  • Life as a Gladiator You Choose An Interactive

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  • World War II Infantrymen: an Interactive History

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  • Who Is Richard Branson

    Grosset and Dunlap Who Is Richard Branson

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisWhat would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do everything! Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11.The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building the Virgin group that now includes more than 400 companies. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and trillion-watt smile, Branson’s hot air balloon flights, innovative leadership, and world record attempts have made him an instantly-recognizable global icon.

    10 in stock

    £7.61

  • Who Was John McCain

    Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was John McCain

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisHow did the son of a naval officer go on to become a United States Navy captain, an Arizona senator, and a candidate for president? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!In 2008, John McCain ran for president against Barack Obama, becoming a well-known national figure. But his presidential campaign was only one of the many inspirational things John accomplished in his lifetime! John was a decorated member of the US Navy who survived being a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He served as an Arizona senator for thirty years, right up until his passing in 2018. Learn all about John McCain and his life as politician who always tried to work across the aisle and to treat people fairly in this book about the maverick patriot. 

    10 in stock

    £7.59

  • Weird But True KnowItAll Weather  Natural Disasters

    National Geographic Kids Weird But True KnowItAll Weather Natural Disasters

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    2 in stock

    £24.99

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  • World War II Pilots: an Interactive History

    £9.24

  • Who Was Henry Ford Who Was Paperback

    Penguin Young Readers Group Who Was Henry Ford Who Was Paperback

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    3 in stock

    £7.58

  • Who Was H. J. Heinz

    Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was H. J. Heinz

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisWho HQ has way more than 57 reasons why you''ll want to read the amazing story of H. J. Heinz--the American entrepreneur who brought tomato ketchup to the masses.Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company into a booming business known for its fair treatment of workers and pioneering safe food preparation standards. This American success story follows Heinz from his early days as a pickle and vinegar merchant in the 1800s to the name behind the nation''s number-one brand of ketchup. The name that''s on everyone''s lips is now part of the Who Was? series.

    1 in stock

    £7.93

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  • Can You Protect the Coral Reefs

    Capstone Global Library Ltd Can You Protect the Coral Reefs

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisPollution, climate change and overfishing are killing the world''s coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it''s up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?

    1 in stock

    £10.66

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  • Who Was Confucius?

    Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Confucius?

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisBorn in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he’d become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons - now known as Confucianism - are practiced by over six million people in the world. They focus on loving humanity, worshiping ancestors, respecting elders, and self-discipline. Confucianism has become the system that governs a total way of life in East Asia.

    4 in stock

    £7.03

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  • Great Escapes 5 Terror in the Tower of London

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Great Escapes 5 Terror in the Tower of London

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAre you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told?

    10 in stock

    £6.49

  • Great Escapes 5 Terror in the Tower of London

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Great Escapes 5 Terror in the Tower of London

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    Book SynopsisAre you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? The fifth installment in the Great Escapes series has arrived—perfect for fans of the I Survived series! London, 1716. Lord William Nithsdale has been found guilty of treason after fighting alongside the other rebels against the British crown. For his crime, he is sent to the infamous Tower of London, where he awaits his punishment: the executioner’s blade.Upon learning of the Lord’s death sentence, his wife, Lady Winifred Maxwell, sets out to free him from the “Bloody Tower.” She plots and plans to pull off a daring and dangerous breakout. If her idea works, Lord Nithsdale might just escape his deadly fate. If it doesn’t, both their heads will roll!From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series—featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations—will leave you excited for the next adventure!

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    £10.44

  • Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Theodore Roosevelt

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever.  But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the Nobel Peace Prize? The first to ride in a car? The first to fly in an airplane? Theodore Roosevelt’s achievements as a naturalist, hunter, explorer, author, and soldier are as much a part of his fame as any office he held as a politician. Find out more about The Bull Moose, the Progressive, the Rough Rider, the Trust Buster, and the Great Hunter who was our larger-than-life 26th president in Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?

    10 in stock

    £7.93

  • What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID19 Who Hq

    Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID19 Who Hq

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.39

  • Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was John McCain

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  • Penguin Putnam Inc What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID19

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    Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times Best-Selling series tells the story of how COVID-19, a coronavirus, was first identified and how it spread throughout the world in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics. The coronavirus disease COVID-19 emerged in November 2019. By March 2020, cities all around the world closed schools, offices, restaurants and other public spaces deemed “non-essential” in an attempt to contain the fast-spreading virus. People struggled to follow government orders, stay indoors, and limit contact with others.    But the virus that caused one of the world’s deadliest pandemics eventually killed over five million people worldwide. This is the story of how COVID-19 changed the world seemingly overnight, and forever.

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    £12.99

  • Capstone Press thecreationoftheusconstitutiona02

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    20 in stock

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  • Coughlan Publishing Shadow Catcher How Edward S Curtis Documented

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  • Compass Point Books Alis Knockout Punch How a Photograph Stunned the

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    £27.99

  • Compass Point Books Olympic Gold 1936 How the Image of Jesse Owens

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  • Compass Point Books The Boston Tea Party We the People Compass Point

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  • Compass Point Books Japanese American Internment Eyewitness to World

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    £999.99

  • Compass Point Books Exposing Hidden Worlds

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    £9.49

  • Capstone Press Finding the Titanic How Images from the Ocean

    15 in stock

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    15 in stock

    £27.99

  • Compass Point Books Finding the Titanic

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    £9.49

  • Compass Point Books EXXON Valdez

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    £27.99

  • Compass Point Books Chernobyl Explosion

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    £27.99

  • Capstone Press Chernobyl Explosion

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    £999.99

  • Compass Point Books TV Shapes Presidential Politics in the

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    £29.99

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